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Young Hawkers and the Exhaustion of Being Compared to the Generations Before Them

Young Hawkers and the Exhaustion of Being Compared to the Generations Before Them

"It's almost as though you're expected to mess up."

by Tristan Chan July 15, 2026

I’m a 16-Year-Old Student. I’m Scared of What AI Is Doing to My Peers.

I’m a 16-Year-Old Student. I’m Scared of What AI Is Doing to My Peers.

If AI is Singapore's new religion, a word before we all convert.

by Jayvier Chua July 13, 2026

The Questions Left Unasked When Over 400 Migrant Workers Went Unpaid for Months

The Questions Left Unasked When Over 400 Migrant Workers Went Unpaid for Months

"We need systems that effectively prevent such violations and protect workers when they occur—not only when a case becomes large or public enough."

by Ilyas Sholihyn June 26, 2026

Singapore Tells Us To Stay Competitive. But What Are We Really Competing For?

Singapore Tells Us To Stay Competitive. But What Are We Really Competing For?

May we never stop yearning.

by Julian Wong May 26, 2026

Tinc and the Long Game of Making It as a DJ in Singapore

Tinc and the Long Game of Making It as a DJ in Singapore

In the business of beats.

by Andre Frois May 25, 2026

Tuned In, Checked Out: The Television Deaths of Singapore’s Seniors

Tuned In, Checked Out: The Television Deaths of Singapore’s Seniors

This senior demise will not be televised.

by Triston Tay May 20, 2026

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Struggling in Silence Is Not the Same as Being Strong

Different lives, different breaking points.

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What the Middle East Conflict Actually Means for Singaporeans

What the Middle East Conflict Actually Means for Singaporeans

"The era of cheap, uninterrupted global supply chains is over."

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Community Over Stigma: Rethinking Addiction Recovery

Community Over Stigma: Rethinking Addiction Recovery

Addiction isolates. Recovery reconnects.

by RICE

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The Future of RICE Media

The Future of RICE Media

RICE Media, Singapore's leading independent cultural publication, has been acquired by Hustle Singapore.

by RICE

March 29, 2026